Issue ID | 1014932 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10546622 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 25/09/13 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A passenger exited rear passenger side door. When he put his hand outside the car as he exited, one of his fingers received a deep cut. After the incident, we inspected the car and found out a sharp point at the end of a chrome trim along the window/roof line. Later i inspected further and found other locations near the doors where sharp edges/points exist. This is hazardous as passengers enter or exit the car. Parts of body and/or hand can receive cut wound if contacted with these sharp edges/points. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2100 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | IRVINE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1VWCN7A3XDCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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